hey whats goin on guys, im new to this forum and glad i found monte carlo lovers like me. i have an 04 monte carlo ls and a proud owner by the way. ive added dual straight pipes replacing the stock exaust with chrome tips, complemented by some black 18' rims, and a k&n filter. this question has been killin me, k&n filter+straightpipes how much horsepower have i gained? and please if anyone has any tips on some horsepower gain id appreciate it. ill do my best to get some pictures up for you all to see. thanks

 

Hello Batman, welcome to the forum!!!

K&N + straightpipes

When you say straight pipes what exactly does this mean? Just so I make sure I am on the same page.
If you were to get rid of the ubend right before the cat and a K&N filer you would have a gain somewhere around a 10 HP gain. The ubend is worth 8 alone. Open up your airbox and your likely to see another 3-6 HP.

Black rims huh? I've been looking at several for my Monte and I just can't make up my mind. I can't wait to see pics of your ride.

 

hey man thanks for replying, ill be sure to get sum pics up, and another thanks for the horsepower estimate. by the way the rims that are on my car are 18' verde "exodus" rims, check them out and hopefully it will assist you on your search. easiest way is to go to yahoo and type up "verde rims" thell pop right up, im pretty sure you know that though. anyways thanks, any tips on some cheap horsepower gains??

 

Cheap HP mods, remove the throttle body screen. Take out your factory airbox and open it up with a Rotozip. Purchase DHP's programming software.

 

got any pics of the ride?